WESTFIELD, Wis. — Izzle, Timon, Batman, River and Mars spent years confined inside a lab, their lives devoted to being tested for the benefit of human health. But these rhesus macaques have paid their dues and are now living in retirement — in larger enclosures that let them venture outside,...
Poll: Some Younger Workers View Aging Workforce Negatively
CHICAGO — Some younger workers aren't particularly thrilled to see a rising share of older Americans forgo retirement and continue working, according to a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found that workers under the age of 50 were significantly more likely to...
Report: Medicare, Social Security Face Shaky Fiscal Futures
WASHINGTON — The financial condition of the government's bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans remains shaky, with Medicare pointed toward insolvency by 2026, according to a report Monday by the government's overseers of Medicare and Social Security. It paints a sobering picture of the programs, though it's relatively...
Ichiro Walks Off Into History in ‘Sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome
TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki has said "sayonara." The 45-year-old Seattle Mariners star announced his retirement Thursday night, shortly after waving goodbye at the Tokyo Dome during a 5-4 win over Oakland in 12 innings. Ichiro went 0 for 4 and was pulled from right field in the eighth, saluting his...
Could You Live on Your Retirement Savings for 23 Years?
Precision isn't always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn't mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don't expire before you do. Looking at the income, living expenses and life spans of today's retirees can help you make the right financial moves so your golden...
No Pension Plan Where You Work? CalSavers to the Rescue.
For years, employees at many businesses didn't have pensions or 401(k) retirement plans. California's solution is CalSavers. "CalSavers will help facilitate the most ambitious expansion of our retirement savings system since the creation of Social Security in 1935," says state Treasurer John Chiang. Chiang, the chair of the CalSavers board...
Retirement Approaches for Dyer. This Time, It's Really Goodbye.
It's the speculation that never rests at City Hall. Somehow, someway, Police Chief Jerry Dyer will remain Fresno's top cop past his scheduled retirement date of Oct. 16, 2019, insiders say. That's the date listed in his contract, and also when Dyer reaches a retirement benefit milestone. In addition, Dyer announced...
Justice Kennedy's Exit Triggers Epic Supreme Court Clash
WASHINGTON — Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement is setting off a momentous confirmation battle for President Donald Trump's next Supreme Court nominee that is certain to consume the Senate, inflame partisan tensions and shape the outcome of the midterm elections. All sides quickly mobilized Wednesday after Kennedy — a singular voice...
Trump Gets Another SCOTUS Pick. Justice Kennedy Is Retiring.
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Wednesday that he is retiring, and that presents President Donald Trump with the opportunity to cement the bench's conservative majority. The 81-year-old Kennedy is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court. Hs retirement will take effect at the end of July....